Found By You

I'm a little girl And I'm just trying to figure out this funny world It's so big It's got me running around I just wanna be found by You Jesus I just wanna be found by You Jesus I just wanna be found by You See, I I'm not ashamed Of being small enough to fit inside Your hand Take Your cup And let Your love abound 'Cuz I just wanna be found by You Jesus I just wanna be found by You Jesus I just wanna be found by You How will I know if I'm alive if I'll survive Without Your Spirit inside to guide me Alone You're making me strong I'll never feel alone as long as I belong To You and Your Son You're the only One I'll ever need And I just wanna be I just wanna be Your little girl I don't have to figure out this crazy world Jesus I just wanna be found by You Jesus I just wanna be found by You

Psalms 51: 1-12

1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. 5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. 7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

My God

You are my Everything. My Love, My Life, My Everything. You Lift me up when I need you the most. You are my strength, you are my holy ghost, All that I am I have you to sing praise and worship your name throughout all of my days. cuz God you are my everything! Praying for those who have been hit by the storm on the East coast. Praying for protection over those brave and courageous souls who are already involved in the relief efforts.

Leave it in the Hands of Jesus...

And walk away. I believe in your daily miracles Lord. It's because of your constant presence that I can be assured of this amazing truth. Thank you for your daily miracles and daily Graces and mercies. They are MORE than enough. Truly designed and desiring to live each day in complete Trust and Gratitude towards you.

Timothy 1:12-17

12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Acts 2:1-4

2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2:17-21

17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Holy Spirit

Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I spoke a great deal on the Father's Love this weekend. I pointed out that he brought me to Jesus' arms, but I didn't touch on how I believe that the Holy Spirit has led me from that point. Because I know I've had to surrender day after day after day to keep on as a single mom, that's how I know I've been led by the Holy Spirit. i look at life now like this: God has got my back, Jesus is by my side and I am being led by the Holy Spirit who is forever before me.

By Faith, not by sight

So I pray that you will join me in this journey of stretching ourselves - not settling in the path of "well we've always done it this way" or "when I was young . . . " - God's trying to open our eyes and hearts to depend on the Holy Spirit to guide us!

Susan Larson

Let me take James 4:7 one part at a time: the word "submit" is a military term and means to get back in rank. We're out of rank when we get ahead of God We’re out of rank when we get offended with God (when He doesn’t give us what we want when we want it; when He doesn’t do what we think He should do) When we refuse to forgive When we undermine authority When we choose to be cruel When we embrace superiority When we judge others When we trust ourselves more than God When we withhold resources that belong to God and His work These are just a few examples of how we step out of rank and take matters (or an ungodly perspective) into our own hands. These are also ways we open doors for the enemy to get to us. He’ll access every opening we give him to steal, kill, and destroy all that’s beautiful and abundant about our lives. So, especially if you sense the enemy has stepped up his attack against you, it’s time to submit to God. You’re no match for this enemy on your own. But with God, that enemy is no match for you! Submit to God. Get back in rank. Honor the Lord first and foremost in your life. Acknowledge the ways you've stepped out of His best will for your life. Then what’s next? "Resist the devil." Here’s where things get amazing. Though he started out chasing after you, looking for even the slightest opportunity to take you out, things take a sudden turn. When you submit to God and then resist the devil, he has to flee from you. The word, "flee" means to "escape, run for his life." The devil starts out chasing you, and ends up running for his life to get away from you. Our authority comes from Christ. We are more powerful as a private in the army of God, staying in rank, and taking orders from Him, than we are a wannabe general, out of the will of God, thinking we can stand on our own, thinking we know better than God what's best for us. We’re safest and most powerful when we're in step with our Savior, who happens to be the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and General of all generals.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Saint Augustine of Hippo Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Understanding: In understanding, we comprehend how we need to live as followers of Christ. A person with understanding is not confused by the conflicting messages in our culture about the right way to live. The gift of understanding perfects a person's speculative reason in the apprehension of truth. It is the gift whereby self-evident principles are known, Aquinas writes.[12] Counsel (Right Judgment): With the gift of counsel/right judgment, we know the difference between right and wrong, and we choose to do what is right. A person with right judgment avoids sin and lives out the values taught by Jesus. Fortitude (Courage): With the gift of fortitude/courage, we overcome our fear and are willing to take risks as a follower of Jesus Christ. A person with courage is willing to stand up for what is right in the sight of God, even if it means accepting rejection, verbal abuse, or physical harm. The gift of courage allows people the firmness of mind that is required both in doing good and in enduring evil. Knowledge: With the gift of knowledge, we understand the meaning of God. The gift of knowledge is more than an accumulation of facts. Piety (Reverence): With the gift of reverence, sometimes called piety, we have a deep sense of respect for God and the Church. A person with reverence recognizes our total reliance on God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. Piety is the gift whereby, at the Holy Spirit's instigation, we pay worship and duty to God as our Father, Aquinas writes. Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe): With the gift of fear of the Lord we are aware of the glory and majesty of God. A person with wonder and awe knows that God is the perfection of all we desire: perfect knowledge, perfect goodness, perfect power, and perfect love. This gift is described by Aquinas as a fear of separating oneself from God. He describes the gift as a "filial fear," like a child's fear of offending his father, rather than a "servile fear," that is, a fear of punishment. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 1:7) because it puts our mindset in correct location with respect to God: we are the finite, dependent creatures, and He is the infinite, all-powerful Creator.

Isaiah 11: 1-5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— 3 and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

My church family

Mission Making Disciples of Jesus Vision We are a community that is prayerfully and radically dependent upon the Holy Spirit to work in and through us so that the GREAT COMMISSION, "go therefore and make disciples of all nations," is fulfilled. We believe that God is calling Central to make and grow disciples through Pastorate (groups of 25-35 children, youth, adults and seniors) and D4D (Designed for Discipleship is a intentional relationship in which we walk alongside 3-5 other disciples in order to encourage, equip and challenge one another in love to grow toward maturity in Christ) communities. Values Five Christ-centered values lead and guide our life together as we commit ourselves to Making Disciples of Jesus. 1. Intentional Discipleship 2. Passionate Worship 3. Radical Hospitality 4. Extravagent Generosity 5. Risk-taking Mission

grateful

First, I am thankful for this precious gift of God’s presence within me to be with me until I return home to My Father (Eph. 1:13-14; 2 Cor. 2:2). Second, I am reminded of the hurtfulness of sin to the Spirit of God living within me and I commit to honor God with what I do, think, and say (Eph. 4:30; 1 Cor. 6:19-20). Prayer : O Father, I cannot fully comprehend the wonder of you coming to live inside me through your Holy Spirit. I commit to live my life more aware that every breath, every thought, every action is part of my worship to you as the Temple in which you live by the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. I am forever grateful of each day that you have given me on this earth. Blessed that you have given me ears to hear beautiful music and poetry and laughter. Blessed that you have given me eyes to see smiling faces and rolling hills and the road that is before me. Blessed by all of the intricate ways that you created our bodies to dwell on this earth. For your ability to heal our bodies and make our Hearts, our Minds and our spirits new too.

Matthew 28:19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (NIV)

John 14: 15-17

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you.

Matthew 3:16-17

As soon as Jesus (the Son) was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven (the Father) said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (NIV)

Galatians 5:25

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Devotion by Charles Spurgeon

“In Psalm 84:11 we read, ‘No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.”’Sir Richard Baker comments, ‘But how is this true when God oftentimes withholds riches, honor, and health of body from men? Though they walk ever so uprightly.’ We may therefore know that honors and riches and bodily strength are none of God’s good things. And the good things of God are chiefly peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, for wishing of God’s presence, and envisioning his face. These good things God never withholds from the godly.”

1 Thessalonians 5

19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Galatians 6:2-10

God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the spirit from the spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Examine your Heart

Examine your heart. Are you controlled by self, sin or spirit? Ask God to reveal areas in your life that need to be surrendered to his control. Pray for the Holy Spirits power to choose God's way and God's will in your life. In him you will find true freedom to enjoy both God and your life. I know that God is in control, do I ALWAYS trust and lean on that. no. I wish I could say 100% yes, ALL the time, but that wouldn't be true. But I do believe I'm growing in My Faith to a whole-hearted level. That's what I long for, because I know God is Great and I know God is good and I Know I can Hope and Trust in the Lord's plans for my future. Plans to prosper me and not to harm me.

Galatians 5: 13-26 Live by the Spirit

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

The Holy Spirit

For the majority of Christians, the belief in the Holy Trinity implies the existence of three distinct Holy Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit being One Eternal Triune God. Tomorrow begins my 33 day focus on the Holy Spirit. I am thrilled!

Matthew 6:25-34

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

God Sends

Thank you Lord for the blessings poured out on me this weekend. Great conversation with Tracy Friday night and a potential exciting road trip in the making! Love that you gave her "confirmation" through my text! Thank you SO much for my Angel Michael, who showed up, again, with impeccable timing and graced Grace and I with his presence, his laughter and love. You knew my needs and you provided, as always. Thank you for Connie R. and her beautiful testimony, both encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for using me to read Sunday morning and teach the little ones Sunday night. Thank you for the blessing of celebrating my brothers (39th) birthday with him at my sisters place. All your ways are good. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Amen!